Respiratory Disease

What is Respiratory Care?

Respiratory care focuses on supporting individuals with breathing difficulties or lung conditions, helping them manage symptoms like shortness of breath or fatigue. 

At Comfort Keepers, we offer specialised care services that assist with medication, daily tasks, and improving overall well-being at home.

What are the most common Respiratory Diseases?

Respiratory diseases impact lung function and cause breathing difficulties. Conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, and asthma lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue, requiring personalised respiratory care to manage symptoms and improve daily life.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease that makes it hard to empty air out of your lungs. This is because the airways get smaller, leading to airflow obstruction. This can result in shortness of breath or tiredness because you are working harder to breathe.

Emphysema

Emphysema is caused by damage to the air sacs (alveoli) of the lung. If the walls of the air sacs are damaged, they lose their elasticity and trap air. This causes extra air to remain in the lungs after you breathe out. The extra effort required to breathe results in shortness of breath.

Asthma 

Asthma is a condition that affects the airways- the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. In asthma, the airways become over-sensitive, meaning that they react to things that wouldn’t usually cause a problem, such as cold air or dust. 

With so little space in the airways, it becomes difficult for air to move in and out, and the chest must work much harder to breathe. Tightening of the muscles around the airways can happen quickly – this is the most common cause of mild asthma symptoms.

Personalised support for respiratory conditions at home

Comfort Keepers support clients with respiratory diseases by offering personalised care services that meet their unique needs. Our tailored support includes:

Medication Prompts

Our carers assist with medication reminders, ensuring timely use of inhalers, nebulisers, oxygen therapy, and pain relief medications. This helps clients stay on track with their respiratory treatment plans.

Housekeeping

We help maintain a clean, dust-free environment to reduce irritants that could worsen respiratory conditions, supporting overall respiratory health through regular cleaning and household upkeep.

General Support

Our team monitors clients for signs of fatigue or shortness of breath and provides assistance with daily tasks, ensuring clients feel supported and comfortable.

Exercise

Through private-funded care, we support clients with safe, tailored exercise routines, ensuring activities are performed in suitable conditions to prevent exposure to cold or damp environments.

Meal Prep

We prepare nutritious meals and encourage regular water intake, following recommendations from the client’s GP or consultant to support overall health and well-being.

Breathe easy with our personalised respiratory care

Comfort Keepers offers expert care for individuals living with chronic respiratory diseases. To learn more about how we can assist, feel free to contact us or visit COPD Support Ireland for more information.